The 2002 FIFA World Cup finals were jointly hosted by South Korea and Japan. It was the first time that the World Cup had been held in Asia, and it was also the first time that the tournament was co-hosted by two countries. The World Cup featured 32 teams from around the world and was won by Brazil, who defeated Germany 2-0 in the final. The tournament was widely regarded as a success, with both South Korea and Japan providing excellent facilities and organization for the event.